Comparison

GHOST TRICK vs Vanishing Lore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GHOST TRICK

Unravel a mystery as a spirit with lost memories. Manipulate objects and the fates of others to prevent deaths and uncover the truth behind your own demise. This HD remaster features a captivating story, new illustrations, and music options.

Highlights
  • Puzzle-solving gameplay
  • Clue-chasing story
  • Powers of the Dead mechanics
  • HD remaster
  • Switchable soundtracks
  • New illustrations and music gallery
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The story of a single night, lost memories, and a lost life. ---Caution--- Please check the "Purchasing the Game" and "Supported Devices" notices below before purchasing or using the app. --- Game Introduction --- The puzzle-solving mystery adventure masterpiece returns! "Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective" was created by Shu Takumi, the creator of the Ace Attorneyseries, and is now back in a long-requested HD remaster of the original 2010 release! Yasumasa Kitagawa, the popular composer who created the music for "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles," has created a remastered 1-to-1 soundtrack for the entire game. Players can seamlessly switch between the original and remastered soundtracks. Additionally, new extra features such as the "Illustrations" and "Music" features have been added. Tonight, we rise from the dead! ----------------- Story Synopsis A dark night. In a corner of town, our main character loses his life to a single bullet. Reawakening as a spirit, he realizes he has lost his memories along with his life. "Who am I? Why was I killed? Who killed me? ...And what is the meaning of these 'Powers of the Dead' I've been given?" Tomorrow morning, his spirit will disappear. A unique clue-chasing story has begun! The first of those clues is a single female detective, who seems to have witnessed the murder... [Purchasing the Game] To play Chapter 3 and the rest of the story, select "Buy Full Version" within the game and then "Purchase Chapter 3 to the Final Chapter." [Supported Devices] Please see "Compatibility" on the official website for supported devices and OS. - Accessing the Official Website Tap "Developer Website" at the bottom of this page or input the URL below to be taken to the official site. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/ Note: Although this app can be purchased on devices that are not supported, it may not function properly. Please be aware that we can neither guarantee the app's performance nor offer refunds if you use a device or OS not supported by the app. [Terms of Use] Please see the website below. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/?t=terms [Updating App] Please back up your save data when updating the app after installation. If the update fails, you will no longer be able to use the save data. Depending on the version of your OS, the space required to update will vary (from 2.5GB to 5GB). [Other Information] This is the same version of the game that is available on game consoles. Please note that deleting this app from your device will also delete all save data. We recommend downloading this app via Wi-Fi. Please note that you must be logged in to iCloud to access some features of this app. [Inquiries Regarding This App] - Users in Japan Please use the following form. https://www.capcom.co.jp/support/sp/form_mc1/ - Users Outside of Japan Please use the following form. https://www.us.capcommobile.com/main#support [Enjoy More Capcom Titles!] Search for "Capcom" or the name of one or our apps for more fun games to play!

About

Vanishing Lore

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Vanishing Lore is a document detective adventure about records that are too orderly to trust. Read original archive pages, not just summaries. Notice omissions, repeated phrases, custody gaps, and details that appear in the wrong order. Keep evidence cards, separate fact from reading and judgment, then file Claims when the pages support a conclusion. The opening case is free. It teaches the complete document → evidence → Claim loop. A single non-consumable purchase unlocks the remaining chapters; story progression still opens them in narrative order. No subscription, ads, or account. QUIET HORROR, ACTIVE READING No jump scares. The unease lives in papers that arrive too neatly, explanations that sound too safe, and archives that seem eager to be believed. WHAT YOU DO • Read multi-page dossier documents • Preserve suspicious details as evidence cards • Sort what the page proves from interpretation • Compare testimony, editorial pressure, and chains of custody • File Claims and retain the point each Claim closed • Follow three investigative lenses into a converging endgame • Revisit documents, annotations, failed readings, and case notes In-app text is available in 16 languages. Progress can be transferred with SavePack. Restoring Purchases restores access separately. After a valid purchase has been verified, established access remains available offline.

Screenshots

GHOST TRICK4 screens
Vanishing Lore4 screens

Verdict

The call

GHOST TRICK and Vanishing Lore are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GHOST TRICK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vanishing Lore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GHOST TRICK versus Vanishing Lore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHOST TRICKVanishing Lore
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB82 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCAPCOMKentaro Saito

Bugs and requests

GHOST TRICK

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashes immediately after launch
  • App closes upon opening
  • Cannot restore purchase
  • Cloud save upload failing
  • Game not working
Show 3 more
  • App crashes on start
  • Communication error on restore
  • Purchase not restored

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous purchases
  • Mac version availability
  • Automatic iCloud save data syncing
  • Game Center achievements

Vanishing Lore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GHOST TRICK

One-time1
  • All Chapters$29.99
1 purchases

Vanishing Lore

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is GHOST TRICK free?
GHOST TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vanishing Lore free?
Vanishing Lore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GHOST TRICK or Vanishing Lore have ads?
Neither GHOST TRICK nor Vanishing Lore shows ads.

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